The NRL 2022 finals start this week in what is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing series in many years. Each year, a group of finalists reaches September with the ambition to go further in the knockout series which is the NRL 2022 finals series. A number of fixtures will soon establish […] READ MORE
Tag: Cronulla Sharks
NRL relocation to Queensland: How does this affect the competition?
The NRL's relocation to Queensland is a controversial albeit necessary move - how will it affect the competition? READ MORE
Iconic rivalries in the NRL – St George Illawarra Dragons v Cronulla Sharks
In the fourth of a new series, Last Word on Rugby looks at iconic rivalries in the NRL. When did it start? Cronulla were formed in 1967 when the New South Wales Rugby Football League added them, as well as Penrith Panthers to the competition, the first new teams to be admitted in 20 years. […] READ MORE
Melbourne Storm Seal NRL Telstra Minor Premiers Title in 2017
After a year of being ‘almost perfect’ Craig Bellamy and his Melbourne Storm team have claimed another NRL Telstra Minor Premiers title. Officially, this is the third time the side have been top of the league table – but true followers of rugby league will know, the Storm have in recent memory made the JJ […] READ MORE
NRL 2017 Season Starts This Weekend
80 minutes of football lye ahead for all sixteen teams this weekend. Who regains that 'match fitness' quickly will be a real indication of how far teams can go in 2017. All bets are off (pardon the pun) in the run to hold aloft the Provan-Summons Trophy in September. From tonight, it's on the field where the proof will be known. READ MORE
Downer NRL Auckland Nines Kicks-Off Saturday
The Downer NRL Auckland Nines kick-off on Saturday with all 16 NRL teams chasing the prize money and opportunity this weekend READ MORE
Incredible Moments in Sport for 2016
The list has just grown a little bit longer, in terms of Incredible Moments in Sport for 2016. Today, the Irish rugby team gained their very first win over the New Zealand All Blacks–which has taken them over 111 years of trying. Moments like this have become more common in 2016. Maybe the stars have aligned, […] READ MORE
NRL: Sharks Chase Maiden Premiership Title
It is the National Rugby League Telstra Premiership Grand Final this weekend. A huge event that is the culmination of a 26 round competition and the thrilling last weeks of knockout football. The match is scheduled for Sunday, October 2. It should be another epic final, as Cronulla chase a fairy tale ending. The Melbourne Storm are favorites […] READ MORE
NRL Preliminary Finals Prepare to Kick-off
Australian sports fans will have a full weekend of Rugby League, when the NRL Preliminary Finals prepare to kick-off. READ MORE